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Published 11/21/25 7:05AM

Events and Hospitality Manager

On-site, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    January 20, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    November 30, 2025
    Experience Level:
    Managerial
    Salary:
    USD $85,000 - $100,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Travel & Hospitality, Urban Areas

    Description

    Little Island seeks an Events and Hospitality Manager to join the team. The Events and Hospitality Manager is responsible for overseeing the food and beverage program, events, and hospitality experience at Little Island. This role manages the park’s food and beverage operator (Union Square Events), ensures quality, profitability, and compliance of concessions, and develops creative partnerships and activations that enhance the visitor experience.

    The Events and Hospitality Manager also leads the planning and execution of special events from concept and strategy through vendor management, production, and evaluation. They work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders, positively representing Little Island while ensuring smooth, high-quality experiences for all visitors.

    This highly collaborative position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

    Benefits

    Benefits and Perks

    • 25 PTO Days and 2 Floating Holidays (prorated based on hire date), up to 10 Little Island Observed Holidays
    • Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care (available first of the month after hire date)
    • Flexible spending accounts
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)
    • Commuter benefits
    • Basic Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Partial cell phone reimbursement
    • Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

    Location

    On-site
    872 Washington St, New York, NY 10014, USA

    How to Apply

    In addition to sharing a resume we ask all candidates to submit a cover letter which should include their specific interest in working at Little Island, 2 examples highlighting the depth and breadth of the food & beverage industry relationships they hold, and a short description of a successful food activation or event executed.

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